Capsized boat leads to drowning on Java Lake

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Java, New York
Java Lake
Incident type
Boating, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Java New York in Java, New York: On Friday, a 46‑year‑old man named Robert D. Fuller was found dead after the boat he was in capsized on Java Lake in Wyoming County, New York. Authorities from multiple agencies searched for nearly twelve hours and used SONAR technology to locate Fuller underwater. His body was recovered Saturday evening and pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation is ongoing, but early evidence suggests the death was an accidental drowning.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Robert D. Fuller Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Capsized boat leads to drowning on Java Lake

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